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Resolved Downloading Sevice pack 3 problem

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by demon, 2010/05/22.

  1. 2010/05/22
    demon

    demon Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi, I want to download Windows XP service pack 3 to my desktop,so I can get the latest Mapsource Update ( will only install on SP3, I am happy with SP2.
    I have just done it to the laptop, no problems.
    But when I go to "Updates" on here it wants me to down load the genuine Windows validity file first, I dont want to do that as I am using Office 2003 it will keep popping up and trying to sell me the latest version of Office, my mate 's PC keeps doing that all the time and it is very annoying.
    I have tried all the way's I can think of and they all end up with the same download and I can't bypass it .
    Any ideas Please
    regards Des.:confused:
     
  2. 2010/05/22
    PeteC

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  4. 2010/05/23
    demon

    demon Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Pete, I was wondering about that but they said to only use the smaller version.Will try tonight,
    Thanks Again.
    CHeers Des.
     
  5. 2010/05/23
    PeteC

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    That's the version I have used on many occasions in the past and, AFAIK, is the only download of SP3 fromMS outside of Windows Update.
     
  6. 2010/05/25
    demon

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    Thanks again Pete , a bit long installing but all Good. Have gotmapsource sortd as well.
    Great Thanks Des.
     
  7. 2010/05/25
    PeteC

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    You're welcome :)
     

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